Newly married couples will now access the marquee via a new connecting walkway from the hall.

The new owners have also invested in the ancient hall’s Wi-fi to ensure Soughton Hall is brought bang up-to-date with the latest technology.

Soughton Hall Hotel revamp

The refurbishment was given the thumbs up by Delyn MP David Hanson who was taken on a tour of Soughton Hall by James Ramsbottom, owner of family firm Elle R Leisure.

Soughton Hall Hotel revamp

Mr Ramsbottom said: “Every little thing we are doing at Soughton Hall, from revamping the website to moving dining from the Stables restaurant back into the newly-refurbished main hall, is about getting more people in to appreciate this stunning building.

“We want to open the doors and breathe new life into the building to secure its future as an architectural treasure and as a successful business so more people can enjoy coming here for many generations to come.”

Elle R Leisure is well-known for its successful Dukes 92 and Albert’s restaurants in Manchester.

Soughton Hall Hotel revamp

James added: “We see ourselves as custodians of Soughton Hall and we have developed successful wedding venues before so we are confident that this fabulous building has the expertise behind it that it deserves.

“We are a family-run firm and we have a track record of long-term investment rather than short-term profit.

“The latest work is the start of a programme of refurbishment we intend to carry out which will roll on to the other bedrooms at the hall.

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“As spectacular as the building is, it still needs the wow factor throughout to attract the right sort of high-spend events which will ensure we can continually invest in and improve it as a luxury venue.”